REGISTERED NURSE UNIT EDUCATOR

US:NV:Carson City Float Pool/Clinical Decision Unit/Telemetry Unit/Central Monitoring Unit

Full Time Variable Shift

Summary

In keeping with Carson Tahoe Health's philosophy, the Department RN Educator works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, document and coordinate clinical educational opportunities for appropriate nursing staff to promote advanced skill levels. The Educator observes staff within the unit for competency demonstration, provides assessment of that competency, identifies educational needs for staff, and provides hands-on training within the Department. The Educator also provides clinical leadership and mentoring within the department.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current and unencumbered licensure or Interim Permit as a Registered Nurse (RN) through the Nevada State Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Documented evidence of teaching and education experience
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Preferred:

• Experience with Learning Management System
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor

UNIT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Float Pool/Clinical Decision Unit/Telemetry Unit/Central Monitoring Unit

Required:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for healthcare providers within three (3) months of hire or position entry

• NVCI/CPI Training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) initial certification within six (6) months of hire or position entry

• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification within three (3) months of hire or position entry

• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for healthcare providers within six (6) months of hire or position entry

• ECG Rhythm Interpretation Course within six (6) months of hire or position entry

Essential Functions

• Applies adult learning principles and learning theory in the development and implementation of training programs for nursing staff.
• Collaborates with staff, physicians and nurse manager to assess nurse abilities and to design learning experiences that enhance knowledge and skills.
• Attends and participates in interdepartmental activities as required, to effectively assess, implement and evaluate educational needs of staff.
• Incorporates research and evidence-based practice when problem solving clinical performance/education issues.
• Plans and implements staff drills for various high risk, low frequency events for quality improvement.
• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Anticipates clinical practice changes and participates in planning to meet the educational needs of nurses to meet the challenges of change.
• Maintains clinical competence through working as staff nurse. Role models clinical competence.
• Effectively shares expertise and mentors novice nurses.
• Develops and presents curriculum based on unit deficiencies and opportunities.
• Works in a team setting to plan, develop and implement programs to increase knowledge and skill.
• Possesses initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Maintains professional relationship with Human Resources Department and collaborates and participates in general educational initiatives.
• Participate in various Regulatory Compliance activities.
• Ability to complete essential functions outlined in Registered Nurse job description.
• Demonstrates performance of nursing care requiring advanced clinical skill and knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.